Heathland fires
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Manchester, UK
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I gained my gliding Bronze C (2 x flights of more than 30 mins duration) thanks to a burning field at halesland (Cheddar Gorge). Where there are downdrafts, there are also updrafts! Bumpy ride but very exciting .... like going up in a lift! Made me cough a bit though...